Monday, October 29, 2012

fall color in Sicily

Ever since I returned to Sicily last week, I've been feeling sad about leaving beautiful fall color behind in Virginia. We love living here, but there's just nothing like autumn on the East Coast. I think it's the rich color saturation of everything: leaves, clothes, sky, scarves, apples, boots, lipstick, pumpkins.

Last week my friend Becca mentioned that there is fall color on Mt. Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, which is just a 45-min drive from our house. Quick, gather a crew and let's go hiking! With two of our closest family friends here, we drove up to the slopes of the volcano, picnics packed and children in tow.

Aren't the kids cute? Elliott and I got to see what "hiking" will look like in a few years when Lena's a little older and we add a babe or two to our family! These are some rockstar parents, folks.

Way to make your surroundings work for you! I am sure I would be the same way if I lived somewhere that didn't have Fall foliage because it's my favorite season. But seriously, you LIVE in Sicily. That would be a dream come true for me. Oh hi, I'm new here. My name is Noël. MY families heritage is Italian and I have been to Venice, and have every intention of returning, but now I can just mentally prepare for no fall there... ;( that's gonna take some getting used to.What brought you there?Your pics of the kiddos are super cute btw. I look forward to reading more here. Found you through the link up.